Melissa Ann

Melissa married Mr. Lindsay. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Melissa Ann Lindsay, second wife of Cornelius Berninger, is shown in the 1880 census with Cornelius, along with (Edward) Elwood and Louise from his first marriage...and with Martha Lindsay as his stepdaughter. Therefore it is inferred here that Melissa was previously married to a Mr. Lindsay, and her maiden name is yet unknown. Additionally, living next door to Cornelius and Melissa, is Lucy Lindsay, age 67, with a grandson, David Lindsay. It is likely that David, like Martha, is a child of Melissa, and is shown here as such. David is 23 and old enough to care for his grandmother, Lucy next door, so she doesn't have to live alone. In 1890, Lucy Lindsay is shown in a pension record as the widow of James Lindsay, a Civil War veteran. Since Lucy appeared in 1880 without a spouse, it may be that James died during the war. James Lindsey and Lucy Ann are shown in the 1860 census with three children: Thomas W. age 7, Juliam age 11, and Joseph age 13. Thus it is likely that either Thomas or Joseph was Melissa's first husband (Mr. Lindsay). (No record found showing the former marriage of Melissa, and who Mr. Lindsay was.)

1. David Lindsay was born about 1857 in IL.
2. Martha Lindsay was born on 10 May 1862 in IL; died on 18 Nov 1909; was buried in Shiloh Cemetery #01, Calhoun, Richland Co, IL.

Melissa married Cornelius Berninger on 26 Oct 1876 in Richland Co, IL. Cornelius (son of Aaron Berninger and Hannah Rhodes) was born about 1833 in PA; died on 27 Feb 1898; was buried in Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, Richland County, IL. [Group Sheet]

1. Lucy E. Berninger was born about 1878 in IL.